Following an unhealthy diet and being physically inactive is the number one reason of developing cancer, according to numerous researchers.

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, 20% of the American cancer diagnosed patients have been physically inactive and have been following a poor-health diet alongside alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking.

Medical experts advise that one of the most efficient ways of lowering your risks of cancer down to zero is possible by:

Avoid smoking

Avoid alcohol consumption

Exercising regularly

Having a healthy diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables

Maintaining a healthy body weight

Down below are the top 8 cancer-causing foods that you should avoid at all costs:

Refined Sugar Foods

Excess consumption of foods containing refined sugar and artificial sweeteners can lead to the development of highly complicated health issues. Therefore, it is highly advisable that you stay away from unhealthy foods such that have refined sugars and artificial sweeteners embedded on their labels and sticking to more natural alternatives such as raw honey, stevia, blackstrap, jiggery and others.

2.Red and Processed Meats

A large number of harmful preservatives as well as processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham and others contain large amounts of salt. This can elevate the risk of developing prostate and colorectal cancer which is why they should be excluded from your everyday diet and consumed rarely.

3.Smoked and Pickled Foods

The smoking processed of meats can leave highly toxic ingredients in the meat, which can contribute to a large number of health issues. Nitrates packed in pickled foods are transformed in nitrites, which raise the risk of developing cancer, as these smoked foods are loaded with preservatives to prolong their shelf life. As a result, they trigger cellular damage, which can result in cancer development.

4.White Flour

There are a large amount of processed food products which contain white flour. White flour contains large amounts of carbohydrates that can impact your health in a negative way and raise the risk of cancer. Try to replace refined white flour with other healthier alternatives such as barley flour, whole wheat flour and quinoa.

5.Hydrogenated Oils

These oils are chemically extracted from the vegetables to extend their shelf life. They contain omega-6 fatty acids that can be beneficial for your health, but there is a bad side as well. Regular consumption of these fatty acids will negatively impact the membrane of the cell, its flexibility and structure. This on the other hand, will raise the risk of developing many cancer types but most commonly – skin cancer.

6.Microwaved Popcorn

According to a large number of studies, microwaves greatly impact the food we consume as they change the chemical composition of the food they get in contact with. The effects of microwaved food have been linked to bladder and kidney cancer, as well as infertility in women.

7.Farmed Salmon

Unlike the farmed salmon, consuming wild salmon can offer a large amount of health benefits. However there have been studies that have discovered great amounts of health-harming chemicals in the farmed salmon. These chemicals include mercury, toxins, flame retardants, toxaphene and others.

8.Potato Chips

The whole process of manufacturing potato chips requires high temperatures, which contributes to the creation of acrylamide – a popular carcinogen. According to the National Cancer Institute, this ingredient found in potato chips can cause the creation of prostate, breast, ovarian and digestive tract cancer as well as other health issues such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, while also leading to obesity. So instead of purchasing potato chips, make homemade potato chips using olive oil. It is a far healthier alternative and will provide you with just enough satisfaction like the store purchased snacks, minus the health risks.